Radha Mohan Singh

BJP appoints new state in-charges; Sambit Patra gets Manipur, Tarun Chugh appointed in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

Former Union Minister and current BJP Vice President Radha Mohan Singh has been appointed in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, while Kailash Vijaywargiya has been retained as in-charge of West Bengal, which goes to polls next year

Govt so far gives 1st tranche of Rs 2,000 to over 2 crore farmers under PM-Kisan: Agri Min Radha Mohan Singh

On February 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the scheme in Uttar Pradesh by transferring the first tranche amount to over one crore farmers.

Major farm measures likely in coming weeks: Agriculture Minister

The agriculture ministry has prepared a cabinet note on "addressing income deficit syndrome of small and marginal farmers" proposing various steps, including a financial package and interest waiver for timely crop loan repayers, according to sources.

Cooperative sector can bridge rich-poor gap: Radha Mohan Singh

The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister was speaking at the foundation day of Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) here.

Centre has ended middlemen's role in procuring agri-products: Minister

"The agencies desirous of purchasing farm produce will have to contact the farmers directly. It will ensure higher monetary returns to the farmers for their crops," Singh said here on Sunday.

Insurance cos to repay with interest for failing to clear claims of farmers

Singh said in the Lok Sabha that the central government has introduced the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' (PMFBY) from Kharif 2016 to address risks associated with agriculture.

India asks Uzbekistan to import sugar, other farm products

Imports of farm products was among other issues discussed by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh in a meeting with Uzbekistan Deputy Prime Minister Suhrob Kholmuradov here in the national capital.

India assures support to Nepal in farm sector

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh assures Chakra Pani Khanal Agriculture Minister of Nepal full support for the growth of agriculture sector in Nepal.

Need to double maize yield to boost farmers' income: Radha Mohan Singh

While there are constrains of land resources, the only option left with farmers is to increase the maize yield, which can be done by adopting advanced hybrids and best agronomic practices, the official said.

Policy ensuring MSP 50% higher than production cost to come soon

Government think tank Niti Aayog has come out with a draft policy after discussion with states and it will be finalised soon after further deliberations, he added.

Agriculture, skill development ministries ink training pact for KVKs

"About 40 per cent of the country's workforce is linked to agricultural knowledge activities. The government aims to double farmers' income," Union Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

Niti Aayog to meet states on March 9 to discuss new MSP formula

The government in the Budget for 2018-19 last month announced that it will fix the MSP of Kharif 2019 crops at least 1.5 times than the cost of production.

India exported coconut products worth Rs 2,084 cr in FY17

"In the year 2016, we started exporting coconut oil to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka, the countries from where we were importing earlier. For the first time, desiccated coconut is being exported to the US and Europe in large quantities from India," Singh added.

Govt working to double farmers' income by 2020: Radha Mohan

A seven-point strategy including 'Per drop more crop' approach is being followed to achieve the goal, he said at the meeting of a Parliamentary Consultative Committee.

Govt sets up special fund for developing dairy sector:Minister

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said the National Dairy Project (NDP) aims to increase the productivity of milch animals, which will lead to increase in milk production for meeting the growing demand.

National conference on evolving rabi sowing strategy tomorrow

Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh will inaugurate the conference at Vigyan Bhawan here. "It will take review of kharif crops and discuss with state governments on preparedness for the coming rabi season," a senior Agriculture Ministry official said.

Intercropping can boost sugarcane farmers' income: Agriculture Minister

Addressing a seminar on 'Hundred Year of Sugarcane Varieties', Singh said the government has set a target of doubling farmers' income by 2022 and is taking various steps to achieve this objective.

Agriculture Minister launches NDDB's dairy quality mark logo

The 'Quality Mark' logo will be valid for three years and surveillance audit for checking compliance with quality norms will be held once every year by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), an apex dairy sector body. "NDDB's Quality Mark will provide dairy cooperatives and producer institutions the much-needed brand identity and a competitive edge," Singh said in a statement.

India will become self sufficient in pulses, oilseeds: Agriculture Minister

The country imports over 5 million tonnes of pulses and about 14.5 million tonnes of vegetable oils (comprising edible and non-edible oils) every year to meet domestic demand.

Centre approves Rs 795 cr drought assistance to Karnataka

A decision in this regard was taken in the High Level Committee (HLC) meeting, headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Finance minister Arun Jaitley, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and senior officers were also present at the meeting.

Agriculture minister declines to comment on farmer loan waivers

"The role of Congress leaders in farmers' agitation in Madhya Pradesh has proved that they are instigating the farmers. The party and the family (Gandhi family) which has ruled the country for more than 60 years is talking about welfare of farmers. What have they done for all these years? Were they sleeping?" Singh wondered.